Focus L4-2.0L SOHC VIN P (2000)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front
Removal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel.
4. CAUTION: Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
Remove the lower arm ball joint.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the lower arm ball joint.
5. Remove the lower arm bolts.
1. Remove the front bolt.
2. Remove the rear clamp bolts.
6. Remove the lower arm.
Installation
1. NOTE: Bolts 1 and 3 are torque-to-yield. New nuts, bolts and ball bearing washers must be installed.
Install the lower arm bolts.
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in five stages.
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Stage 1: Tighten nut 1 to 100 Nm.
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Stage 2: Tighten nut 1 an additional 60°.
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Stage 3: Tighten nut 2 to 120 Nm.
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Stage 4: Tighten bolt 3 to 120 Nm.
